So you are going on a
Kentucky elk hunt?
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About

This site was designed to educate hunters of all experience levels.

It’s divided into three sections – Pre-Hunt Preparations, Expectations in the Field, After the Shot – with each section covering a variety of topics.

There is a comprehensive review after each section. This review covers material from all three sections and includes a total of 20 questions. To access the review, click on the “Section Review” button.

Section Review Button

Clicking on the “Section Review” button takes you to the “My Profile” feature. You will be asked to log on to “My Profile.” Once you enter the requested information you will then be redirected back to the comprehensive review.

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Sections

So you are going on a Kentucky elk hunt? The following tutorial will review important information to help your hunt be a successful one!

Elk

Pre-hunt Preparations

What have you gotten yourself into?

Elk in field

Expectations in the Field

Do you know what to expect?

Elk Vitals

After the Shot, What Now?

What happens after the adrenaline fades?

Kentucky Elk Authors

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Olivia Dangler

Hunter Training Officer
KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources

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Katie Haymes

Education Program Manager
Archery Trade Association

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Gabe Jenkins

Deer & Elk Program Coordinator
KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources

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John Hast

Bear/Furbearer/Wild Pig Program Coordinator
KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources